As part of National Science Week we were planning on holding a Family STEM (science, technology, maths and engineering) night which would have involved completing fun STEM activities as a family. There are 3 activities planned – families have the choice to do any, none or all of the activities. The activities are: creating a…
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Broughton Anglican College Competitions
Lockdown has resulted in the cancellation of our whole school STEM fair. However, we are still able to run our three National Science Week competitions. Whole school lego competition – build a food Junior school STEM project – based on the Science Week theme design a model, poster or short film. Senior school science week…
Intersections between Science and Art – Engaging Communities
Explore how brain health changes through life, the emerging problem of eco-anxiety, and how our wellbeing is inextricably linked to our environmental footprint through two National Science Week events, ‘Brain’ and ‘Biomes’. These ‘now online’ interactive art science exhibitions and online talks showcase innovative collaborations with artists, technologists, industry and community, creating a genuine and…
The Nymphalidae Family with emphasis on the Satyrinae (Browns) butterflies – Professor Mike Kearney (Uni Melb)
Butterfly Conservation SA is pleased to run an online event for National Science Week focussing on the Nymphalidae, with emphasis on the Satyrinae (Browns) butterflies. The lecture will be given by Professor Mike Kearney, University of Melbourne. The talk is called ‘The response to climate of the Common Brown (Heteronympha merope)’. Butterfly Conservation SA is the…
Young Tassie Scientists: One day School – Gifted and Talented Program
The Young Tassie Scientists bring their passion for science into school classrooms and to science fairs and festivals across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 2021 team…
Meet the Scientist
Have you got a burning question to ask one of our scientists? Mingle with them in the Museum’s galleries. Share some QI moments and draw upon their expertise and passion and be inspired to follow in their footsteps.
In Conversation -Tipping Point. Feeding a Warming Planet
Explore the impact of global climate change on the way that we source, produce, create, share and consume food. For this In Conversation we are joined by horticulturalist Sabrina Hahn; Nyoongar traditional landowner and business executive, Gerard Matera; founding member of AgZero 2030, Cindy Stevens; and Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct General Manager, Dr Christopher…
What’s on the Menu?
In support of this year’s school theme for National Science Week Food: Different by Design why not drop into our pop-up café to see what could be on the menu in school cafes and canteens in the future.
Food for Thought
The world’s population continues to grow, which provides us all with a dire problem to solve – how does everyone, and everything, get to have enough to eat? Luckily, we humans are pretty smart, and the wise application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics can provide us with the answer. Join this fascinating free gallery…
Engineer It! – Mobile Science Education
Are you interested in the way things work? Adelaide City Libraries are proud to partner with Mobile Science Education for this fantastic exploratory workshop and show combo. Budding engineers will enjoy an interactive science show all about things engineering, and then take part in a hands-on workshop, using basic engineering principles to build a structure…